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2016 National Volunteering Conference – Build the Future

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  The program for the 2016 National Volunteering Conference with the theme of Build the Future has been released!

Aussies Care More About Human Rights Than Shareholder Rights

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  Most Australians believe businesses should have ethical responsibilities, placing human rights and environmental concerns way above companies’ duty to return a profit to shareholders, a new survey has revealed.

Great Australian Philanthropy Award

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  The founders of Gandel Philanthropy, property developer John Gandel and his wife Pauline, have received the Great Australian Philanthropy Award as part of the annual Research Australia Awards.

Five Australians Shortlisted for Human Rights Medal

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 -  The five Australians shortlisted for this year’s Human Rights Medal are “exceptional and inspiring individuals”, according to Australian Human Rights Commission President, Professor Gillian Triggs.

Voice of US Not for Profits, Rick Cohen, Dies

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Outspoken US Not for Profit leader and advocate, Rick Cohen, a former President of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and online columnist, has died suddenly at the age of 64.

Big Business Continues to Invest in Community – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  A new report has revealed that even during uncertain economic times, top businesses across Australia and New Zealand have increased the amount they spend on community projects and initiatives to over $222 million a year – up by $34 million on 2014 figures.

Venture Capitalist Named Head of Innovation Australia

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Philanthropist and one of Australia’s best known venture capitalists, Bill Ferris, has been appointed by the Federal Government as the new Chair of Innovation Australia, and he has started his new job by warning that Australia needs to shake off its “fear of failure”.

Co-op Sector Answer to Competition Deficit – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Australia’s top 100 co-operative and mutual enterprises have grown their combined annual turnover by 14 per cent, reaching $27.9 billion, and have provided important economic competition, a report by the sector’s peak body revealed.

You Run, Your Boss Donates to Charity

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  A mobile application to encourage daily activity through workplace charitable donations has launched with the support of VicHealth.

Public to Vote on Half Million in NFP Grants to Get Kids Active

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The Australian public is being asked to vote online to decide which 19 shortlisted local community projects to get kids to be more physically active will be awarded a share in half a million dollars from the Medibank Community Fund.

Independent Report finds Work for the Dole Effective

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  An independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot has found the program was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team-work, communication and appropriate workplace behaviour.
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